French Opaline Glass Tazza with Gilt Bronze Mounts (“Bulle de Savon”), Signed Sevres Vintage

French Opaline Glass Tazza with Gilt Bronze Mounts (“Bulle de Savon”), Signed Sevres VintageAdditional Description: An elegant French opaline glass tazza in the coveted bulle de savon (soap bubble) finish, exhibiting a soft milky translucency with subtle iridescent undertones. The bowl is mounted within finely cast gilt bronze ormolu handles of scrolling foliate form, terminating in stylized acanthus flourishes. The piece is raised on a turned opaline pedestal with a delicate blue opaline wash at the base, resting on a gilt bronze foot

emphasizing frequent

depicting a young lady in a blue sash

making this a Trinitarian symbol—Christ’s light

but not mass-produced

"Crossing the Ice"

Central column with carrying rink

and almost certainly European

and were commonly found in salons and formal interiors

Elegant cabriole-style legs with carved detailing

J&G Meakin was a well-known Staffordshire pottery firm

A beautifully atmospheric Venetian lagoon scene rendered in charcoal on paper

Mother of Pearl Card Holder / Coin Purse (c 1850-70)